What about Charlie Athersmith, scampering up and down the wing - and scoring a goal - whilst carrying an umbrella?
Who was that scruffy long haired clown who, in the early seventies, would escape the stewards and run to the centre circle before every kick off to shake hands with the captains and ref to chants of "Greebo, Greeeeeebo". ?
Quote from: "Chico Hamilton III"What about Charlie Athersmith, scampering up and down the wing - and scoring a goal - whilst carrying an umbrella?No he didn't.
There was also a small black lad in a crombie who used to run into the penalty area as the players came out and dance about a bit before diving back into the Holte.
The claret and blue Mini Metro that used to drive around the perimeter of the pitch at half time.Jimmy Rimmer illegally "marking" his six-yard area before the start of each half.Alpay receiving a hero's reception at the end of each game, bowing to all 4 corners of Villa Park.
Not aimed at a specific player, this, but many random players being sponsored by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. WTF was that, by the way?
Didn't Peter Withe used to get a bag of sweets off some old dear in the Holte?